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Leilani Estates residents being allowed to return starting today
After more than three months of closure, the mandatory evacuation zone covering much of Leilani Estates has been lifted for residents.
Following a statement by Mayor Harry Kim Friday afternoon, the mandatory evacuation order prohibiting access to parts of Leilani Estates east of Alapai Street will be lifted at 9 a.m. this morning.
The exclusion zone was established May 31 due to lava flows and toxic volcanic gas from Kilauea volcano.
“Are we excited about it? Yes,” said Jay Turkovsky, Leilani Estates Community Association president.
Read more: http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2018/09/08/hawaii-news/mandatory-evacuation-pau-leilani-estates-residents-being-allowed-to-return-starting-today/